English Stew Dumpings

Make English dumplings for a stew, but still get a crispy exterior like a casserole!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix all of the dry ingredients together in a bowl, including salt and any additional seasoning, such as pepper, sage or garlic

Step 2

Now slowly add water while mixing until the mixture just comes together, you're aiming for a dry and crumbly mixture that only just comes together You'll notice the mixture starts to form a ball and comes away from the side of the bowl

Step 3

Empty the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for around 1 minute until the mixture is tacky instead of sticky

Step 4

Weigh the mixture and divide the amount by the total dumplings you want to make (1 serving is 1 dumpling)

Step 5

Separate the mixture into equally sized pieces and roll each into a ball

Step 6

When your stew is 30 minutes from finishing add the dumplings to the top of the stew, cover and cook for 20 minutes

Step 7

Preheat your oven or grill to 200 degrees

Step 8

After 20 minutes remove your dumplings from the stew and space them equally on a baking tray and cook in the oven for another 10 minutes